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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 10h

I was so pissed they denied that one

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[Sic] Burns @sicburns2.bsky.social · 14h

Do these asshats realize that “Up With People” shows are the main reason why we have rock stars perform at Super Bowls now?

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 15h

Should elected officials be imprisoned for speaking out against an invasion of their cities? Hard to say. Very technical question. Really one for the lawyers to sort out.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Q: Do you agree that the mayor of Chicago and governor of Illinois should be in prison?

MIKE JOHNSON: Should they be in prison? I'm not the attorney general. I'm not following the day to day on that

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 2d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 19h

My dog has been reacting really badly to ragweed this fall and licking her paw incessantly because of it. Really hoping this weather will take care of it

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 1d

So the American taxpayer eats it twice, once on tariffs and again on a second farm bailout. I’m glad farmers are getting help, no one should lose their farm, but it’s remarkable how fast “socialism” stops being a dirty word when the checks clear in red counties.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 1d

Gotta use frito scoops or something similar so the chips don’t get too soggy

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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 1d

Cringe Broadcasting System

max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · 1d

Bari Weiss introduced herself to CBS News staff today on the network's 9AM call, saying she wants to "win," which requires restoring trust to CBS. She also said she was excited for staff to get to know the Free Press, and ended her remarks by saying: "Let's do the fucking news."

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Sasquatch @leechris04.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe she should have read the bullshit budget bill she voted yes on a couple months back.

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 2d

👀 Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Republicans on Obamacare funding, saying she’s not a fan of the law but demands action to prevent a premium hike. “I’m absolutely disgusted that health insurance premiums will DOUBLE if the tax credits expire this year.” She says GOP leaders don’t have a plan.

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 2d

Turn the page, Stu.

RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 2d

I like it. Definitely prefer to hear more 80s/90s alt than the Eddie money style boring classic rock they seemed to lean into before

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 3d

Governor Whitmer was almost kidnapped by armed thugs. Governor Shapiro‘s house was set on fire. Nancy Pelosi‘s husband was violently attacked by someone looking for her. Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her home with her husband and dog…and now this. The left is the victim, not the perpetrator.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

I will never understand how the entire Republican Party apparently not only turns a blind eye but actively supports a president invading states

Lisa Needham @snipy.bsky.social · 3d

Not tryna doomer but I don't know how to stop this. I don't mean the people power of protest and resistance, but that we have no institutional levers to pull. He's not obeying court orders. He's found red states willing to violate the sovereignty of blue ones. We have nothing in place for this.

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 3d

NEW: Gov. Pritzker says that President Trump is tonight ordering 400 Texas National Guard members to deploy to Illinois, Oregon, and other states. gov-pritzker-newsroom.prezly.com/s/267a0ec0-7...

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 3d

ICE admits that up to 50% of arrests in its Chicago raids are "collateral.” These aren't statistics. They are parents taken from their children, neighbors taken from our communities. When does a "collateral" U.S. citizen child's trauma matter? This isn't law enforcement; it's a campaign of terror.

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

Don’t try to absolve yourself. You started this entire thing with your column last year, something for which I will never forgive

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

Best I ever had was around 7:00 leading up to a 5k. Thought I had a chance at breaking 20 minutes. Two days before the race I had a bike accident and sprained my ankle. Never got that fast again

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

A few years ago when I was running a fair amount I watched the Olympic marathon trials where they averaged a 6:15 mile. Later on the treadmill I tried to run that pace. Got to 6:30 speed and had to jump off before I died

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Minnesota Froggie @mn-froggie.bsky.social · 3d

Her message (especially at the end) is so very, very important! 💕💕💕 #JaneGoodall #DrJaneGoodall #Inspiration #Hope

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

I am researching a new mobile provider. Who do you use, do you like them, general cost, and who should I absolutely avoid? I travel a lot to rural mn so need good coverage

RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

I remember the end of the two ten-mile races I ran where the last 5k along summit had the worst music and I was just like, shut the hell up so I can finish this thing

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

Sounds like a desolate hellscape my aunt from fergus falls is so scared of visiting

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KMJeezy @kmjeezy.bsky.social · 3d

Right! Also, nobody thinks that all those unjustified police shootings of unarmed Black people in which none of the officers were held accountable is at all related to how they are currently behaving.

Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · 3d

Guys… a decade ago a community (🤚🏿) was intentional about the deep militarization of the American police against its own citizens

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

“There’s a baby!”

Guns drawn. Windows smashed. With a 1 month old in the car. (They did this as he was coming home from an immigration court appointment— which is illegal in Colorado: coloradosun.com/2025/10/01/i...)

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

Well this game sucks

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RF @zerodice.bsky.social · 3d

Your club is fighting dirty with the mayor of Norwich, Jon